A New Chapter for Invest Bank: Islamic Banking

Window Approved by the UAE Central Bank
A strategic milestone that enhances service diversity and expands the customer base

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, October 20, 2025: Invest Bank announces that it has obtained an Islamic banking window license from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This milestone marks a significant moment in the bank's transformational journey, opening opportunities to expand its range of products and services to include best-in-class Sharia-compliant financial solutions for individuals and businesses in the UAE.

Edris Al Rafi, CEO of Invest Bank, said, "Sharia-compliant banking is a vital part of our
community, aligning with the core goal of integrating banking activities with Islamic values, thereby promoting economic growth and ensuring social welfare.
The Central Bank of the UAE's approval of Invest Bank's Islamic banking window license
reinforces the country's regulatory body's confidence in the bank's ability to provide inclusive and customer-focused financial services that meet the highest social and economic standards in the region.
With the sector expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.15% between 2025 and 2033, our new
Invest Bank Islamic business window will offer a range of Sharia-compliant solutions that
deliver maximum financial value to our customers.

Invest Bank has duly disclosed to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) that it will be offering Islamic banking services and products to its customers. Founded in 1975, Invest Bank PSC is a leading public shareholding company, headquartered in Sharjah, UAE. With over four decades of significant presence, Invest Bank has established itself as a reputable entity within the UAE’s banking sector, committed to delivering exceptional financial services. In 2019, the Government of Sharjah became a strategic partner, reaffirming the bank's position through commercial investment, with its shares publicly traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). Today, Invest Bank offers a wide array of services, including retail banking, corporate banking, and investment services.

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